BRP Recalls Ski-Doo Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 13723 · Feb 7, 2013 · Brp
10,200
units affected
10,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13723
- Date
- Feb 7, 2013
- Company
- Brp
- Units affected
- 10,200
- Product
- Ski-Doo® snowmobiles
- Product type
- Snowmobiles
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The snowmobile has the model name printed on the vehicle's side panel. The 2013 models included in the recall are: Name Engine Type Freeride™ 800R E-TEC Grand Touring LE 600HO E-TEC GSX® LE 600HO E-TEC GSX® SE 600HO E-TEC GSX® SE 800R E-TEC MX Z® TNT® 600HO E-TEC MX Z® TNT® 800R E-TEC MX Z® X® 800R E-TEC MX Z® X® 600HO E-TEC MX Z® X-RS® 800R E-TEC MX Z® X-RS® 600HO E-TEC Renegade® Adrenaline 800R E-TEC Renegade® Adrenaline 600HO E-TEC Renegade® Backcountry™ 800R E-TEC Renegade® Backcountry™ 600HO E-TEC Renegade® Backcountry™ X® 800R E-TEC Renegade® Backcountry™ X® 600HO E-TEC Renegade® X® 800R E-TEC Renegade® X® 600HO E-TEC Skandic® Tundra® Xtreme 600HO E-TEC Summit® SP 800R E-TEC Summit® SP 600HO E-TEC Summit® X® 800R E-TEC
What can happen
The fuel pump inlet fitting can come into contact with the oil tank and break, leading to a fuel to leak, which poses a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a BRP dealer to schedule a free repair. BRP has notified registered consumers directly about this recall.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received three reports of fires. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Ski-Doo dealers nationwide from March 2012 through January 2013 from about $8000 to $12,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ski-doo® snowmobiles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a BRP dealer to schedule a free repair. BRP has notified registered consumers directly about this recall.
What is the hazard?
The fuel pump inlet fitting can come into contact with the oil tank and break, leading to a fuel to leak, which poses a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.